Monday, August 30, 2010
life happens
So many times I am out doing something or I am sitting at my desk reading something and I find myself thinking, I should blog about that. And then life happens. Life gets in the way of me sharing life with you because I'm sharing life with the people who are right here with me. So while once again, I will say that I want to write more, please understand that if I do not write more, it is because I am out there living life.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Broken Hearted
When I made the commitment to go into youth ministry, I’m not sure that I realized what I was getting myself into. I say commitment because it was so much more than a career choice for me. I very strongly felt God’s leading in this area of my life. I simply had the commitment to follow His leading.
Don’t get me wrong, I do not regret this decision at all. As I am approaching the half way point of my second internship, I am reminded time after time that this is exactly where I am supposed to be. However, as various students from all areas and all walks of life come to me express the issues they are dealing with in their lives, I wonder if I fully understood any of this before. I’m not even sure that I understand things fully now.
Over and over my heart breaks for the youth of this generation. They are continually dealing with tough issues. These are not the tough issues of your parents’ generation. Teenagers today are dealing with issues such as alcoholism, physical abuse, sexual abuse, pornography, acceptance (or lack thereof), drug abuse, anger issues, and so much more.
So now I come to you. Pray for our teens. Reach out to them. Show them with your words and the way that you live your life that there is so much more to be living for. They are not only the church of tomorrow but also the church of today. If you don’t reach them, who will.
Don’t get me wrong, I do not regret this decision at all. As I am approaching the half way point of my second internship, I am reminded time after time that this is exactly where I am supposed to be. However, as various students from all areas and all walks of life come to me express the issues they are dealing with in their lives, I wonder if I fully understood any of this before. I’m not even sure that I understand things fully now.
Over and over my heart breaks for the youth of this generation. They are continually dealing with tough issues. These are not the tough issues of your parents’ generation. Teenagers today are dealing with issues such as alcoholism, physical abuse, sexual abuse, pornography, acceptance (or lack thereof), drug abuse, anger issues, and so much more.
So now I come to you. Pray for our teens. Reach out to them. Show them with your words and the way that you live your life that there is so much more to be living for. They are not only the church of tomorrow but also the church of today. If you don’t reach them, who will.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Goals
August 5, 2010
So much has happened since I wrote last. Some things I’m really excited about. Some of these things I can not wait to share with all of you. It has been amazing how God has worked throughout the past few week. There are also things that have been tough. There are things there are confidential. And there are countless things that I have learned. Through it all I have been constantly reminded that God is here. He has made Himself known and evident.
In three weeks of camp, I feel as though I’ve learned more about youth ministry than I could have possibly learned in years sitting in a classroom. I’ve worked with adult staff in good times and bad times. I have spent time with students. We have laughed together and cried together. We have prayed with one another and for one another. We have come together in worship as a unified body. It has been absolutely amazing to see the ways God made himself known in so many of these situations.
During Middle School Week we set three goals for the week. It has become evident to me that if I want to continue to deepen my relationship with God these are goals I need to have for my life.
1. Pray like you’ve never prayed before.
2. Praise like you’ve never praised before.
3. Love each other. Encourage each other. Build one another up. And stand in unity.
I hope you may also take these goals to heart. They are already making a huge difference in my life and I know that if you commit to them, they will make a difference in your life as well.
So much has happened since I wrote last. Some things I’m really excited about. Some of these things I can not wait to share with all of you. It has been amazing how God has worked throughout the past few week. There are also things that have been tough. There are things there are confidential. And there are countless things that I have learned. Through it all I have been constantly reminded that God is here. He has made Himself known and evident.
In three weeks of camp, I feel as though I’ve learned more about youth ministry than I could have possibly learned in years sitting in a classroom. I’ve worked with adult staff in good times and bad times. I have spent time with students. We have laughed together and cried together. We have prayed with one another and for one another. We have come together in worship as a unified body. It has been absolutely amazing to see the ways God made himself known in so many of these situations.
During Middle School Week we set three goals for the week. It has become evident to me that if I want to continue to deepen my relationship with God these are goals I need to have for my life.
1. Pray like you’ve never prayed before.
2. Praise like you’ve never praised before.
3. Love each other. Encourage each other. Build one another up. And stand in unity.
I hope you may also take these goals to heart. They are already making a huge difference in my life and I know that if you commit to them, they will make a difference in your life as well.
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